Facts
- Seizures that occur as a result of benzodiazepine withdrawal typically last 30 seconds but can last up to a couple of minutes.
- Misuse and abuse of alcohol is the main cause of 2.3 million years of potential life lost annually, averaging about 30 years of potential life lost for each death.
- Methamphetamine causes a release of high levels of dopamine into the areas of the brain that have to do with the feeling of pleasure and reward, which is why the drug is so addictive.
- LSD "Flashbacks" are spontaneous and unpredictable replays of a LSD trip, which may happen at any point after the initial effects of the drug has worn off.
GET HELP LOCATING A DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
Any person who is heavily addicted to drugs or alcohol will benefit greatly by attending a hospital inpatient program. These types of programs are geared towards physical health, mental health and medical stabilization. Recovering persons will have access to medication as well as medical staff around the clock. While not every drug addict requires this level of care, it is helpful to those who have serious physical addiction problems to drugs or alcohol. Hospital inpatient programs often last several days to several weeks. Once the hospital inpatient portion of their recovery is complete they may choose to participate at a sober living facility or transfer into an outpatient program.
- National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health is located at:
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD. 20892
If you would like to contact National Institutes of Health, you can reach them at 301-496-1993.
National Institutes of Health offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment forms accepted: Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details) - Sibley Memorial Hosp Behav Health Unit
3.5 miles from Bethesda, Maryland
Sibley Memorial Hosp Behav Health Unit is located at:
5255 Loughboro Road NW
Washington, DC. 20016
If you would like to contact Sibley Memorial Hosp Behav Health Unit, you can reach them at 202-537-4929.
Sibley Memorial Hosp Behav Health Unit offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Spanish
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare) - Psychiatric Institute of Washington
3.8 miles from Bethesda, Maryland
Psychiatric Institute of Washington is located at:
4228 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC. 20016
If you would like to contact Psychiatric Institute of Washington, you can reach them at 202-885-5600.
Psychiatric Institute of Washington offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)